Description
Crispy and tangy Air Fryer Fried Dill Pickles are a delicious snack or appetizer made by coating pickle spears in seasoned panko breadcrumbs and air frying them to golden perfection. This healthier twist on a classic fried treat is quick to prepare and perfect for serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 16 pickle spears
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- grapeseed oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit if your model requires preheating to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Coating Bowls: In one bowl, add the all-purpose flour. In a second bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until smooth. In a third bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, paprika, salt, and pepper, mixing well to evenly distribute the seasoning.
- Dry Pickles: Thoroughly dry the pickle spears with paper towels to help the coatings adhere properly.
- Coat Pickles: Dip each pickle spear first into the flour, making sure it is lightly covered. Then dip into the egg and milk mixture, and finally coat evenly with the seasoned panko bread crumbs. Repeat this process for all pickles.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the coated pickle spears in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding; cook in batches if necessary for best crispiness.
- Spray with Oil: Lightly spritz the pickle spears with grapeseed oil spray to promote crispiness during air frying.
- Air Fry: Cook the pickles at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 minutes. Then flip each spear carefully and air fry for an additional 6 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Use paper towels to dry pickles well; excess moisture can prevent crispy coating.
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder or cayenne pepper to the panko mixture.
- If you don’t have grapeseed oil spray, use any neutral high-heat oil spray or lightly brush oil on the pickles.
- Serve immediately for the best crunch and with a dipping sauce like ranch or spicy mayo.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pickle spears
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
